Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library...

LIBRARY NEWS

October 16, 2008

LIBRARY NEWSMishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library The Friends of the Library Book Sale is Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Bittersweet Branch. Hardcover books are 75 cents, paperback books are 50 cents and recent magazines are three for 25 cents. Videotapes are $1, CDs are $2 and DVDs are $2.50. Selected books are priced as marked. On the last day of the sale, all remaining books and magazines will sell for $2 a bag. *** Today is the deadline to register for the presentation on Healthy German Cooking, which will be at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the downtown Mishawaka Library. Learn how to make some traditional German dishes, on the lighter side. Sampling will be encouraged. Call (574) 259-5277, ext. 218. *** The final session in the series on herbs will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the downtown Mishawaka Library. Learn some culinary and medicinal uses of herbs along with crafts. Call (574) 259-5277, ext. 218. *** The new book group "How'd They Do That?" meets at 1:30 p.m. today at the Harris Branch. The group will explore how writers of short fiction developed their stories. Raymond Carver, Joyce Carol Oates and Katherine Mansfield will be discussed. *** There will be a "Twilight'' Party at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Harris Branch. The program is open to teens in grades seven through 12. Dress up as your favorite character in Stephenie Meyer's "The Twilight'' series. Play "Twilight'' trivia and win prizes. There will be music and food. To register, contact Billie Clements at the Harris Branch at (574) 271-3179. *** Treetop Tales will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Harris Branch. Share stories, songs and fingerplays for all ages. Registration is not required and all ages are welcome. An adult caregiver must attend with children ages 7 and younger. For more information, inquire at the Children's Services desk of the Harris Branch or call (574) 271-3179. *** The Cooperative Antique Study Group meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the downtown Mishawaka Library. Bring one or two antiques to discuss with the group. The meeting is open to all antique lovers. For more information, contact Reference Services at the downtown Mishawaka Library or call (574) 259-5277, ext. 218. *** Learn about popcorn at Twilight Time Tales at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the downtown Mishawaka Library. Adult caregivers must attend with children ages 7 and younger. Call (574) 259-5277, ext. 242. *** Storytime Sampler will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 27 at the Bittersweet Branch. Sample materials used in the preschool and toddler programs. Adult caregivers are expected to attend and remain with their children. *** "Let's Talk... English!" will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Harris Branch. The program offers the opportunity for women to meet and practice English conversation. Registration is required. Call (574) 271-3179.